Religion and Faith

May 15, 2007 12:45 PM

Rev. Jerry Falwell dies

A Liberty University executive says the Rev. Jerry Falwell has died. Falwell was hospitalized Tuesday after being found unconscious in his office at the school.

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May 15, 2007 11:00 AM

How Jerry Falwell turned his religious conviction into political action

Rev. Jerry Falwell died Tuesday at the age of 73, but the institutions he built will continue to shape American politics for years to come.

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May 14, 2007 12:00 AM

A new report from the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life indicates that Hispanics are transforming the religious landscape in America, and that transformation may have political implications as well.

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April 27, 2007 12:00 PM

God and empire, then and now

Religious scholar and former Catholic priest John Dominic Crossan spoke about his book, "God and Empire," at the most recent installment of the Westminster Town Hall Forum lecture series.

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April 24, 2007 9:44 AM

New Ulm bishop chosen to succeed Harry Flynn

Bishop John Nienstedt, who currently heads the Diocese of New Ulm, will succeed Archbishop Harry Flynn of St. Paul and Minneapolis when Flynn retires next year at the age of 75.

by Greta Cunningham

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April 23, 2007 11:00 AM

Jesus for the non-religious

John Shelby Spong admits it's strange for a retired Episcopal bishop to write a book called "Jesus for the Non-religious." But Spong says there are many aspects of religion that he deeply dislikes. Speaking recently at the Westminster Town Hall Forum, Spong called for a modern, liberal interpretation of Christianity.

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April 20, 2007 12:00 AM

Islam and the West

Islam is more connected to Western thought and politics than most realize, according to three prominent writers on Islamic civilization and cultures. The conversation was taped before an audience in MPR's UBS Forum on April 17.

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April 18, 2007 8:00 AM

Islam and the West explored

The spotlight on the Islamic religion has been getting brighter over the past few years. That hasn't burned away some of the stereotypes that some people have about Islam.

by Toni Randolph